#30 of the LakePA 100 · Northeast
Stephen Foster Lake
Bradford County · Northeast region · 75 acres
Quiet Water Small Water Checked Oct 2026
- Size
- 75 acres as listed by the state park's boating page
- Boat traffic
- Quiet water: paddle craft and electric-motor boats only. As listed by the state park's boating page, checked Oct 2026.
- Permit
- PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here. Paddling rules →
- Dam
- This lake is held back by a dam. Stay well away from the dam, spillway and outlet structures.
Where to put in
Mt. Pisgah State Park
Ramp · paved ramp, pier, dock
41.80680, -76.66031 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Access notices
No access notice on file (we last checked Oct 4, 2026). Check Mount Pisgah State Park alerts (DCNR) before you go.
About Stephen Foster Lake
Number 30 on the LakePA 100 is Stephen Foster Lake, a 75-acre reservoir in Bradford County (Northeast region). That acreage is the figure given by the state park's boating page. It is one of the Small Water lakes, our tier for lakes under a hundred acres. Only paddle craft and electric-motor boats may use it, so it counts as Quiet Water. That rule is as listed by the state park's boating page. You launch at Mt. Pisgah State Park, which has a paved ramp, a pier, a dock and parking listed as 10 spaces or more. At Fish and Boat Commission and state park launches your boat needs a Pennsylvania registration or a PFBC or State Parks launch permit. A dam holds the water back, so keep well away from the dam, the spillway and any outlet structures. Logging it moves you toward the Northeast region milestone. As the crow flies, the closest put-in is about 44 miles from Williamsport. Check the operator's notices, the weather and posted signs before you launch.
Rules for paddlers
Pennsylvania's paddler rules (permits, life jackets, whistle and light) are on one dated page. Paddling rules →
Safety
Paddling has real risks. Wear your life jacket. Pennsylvania requires it to be worn on canoes, kayaks and paddleboards from Nov 1 through Apr 30, and by children 12 and under all year. Check the weather, posted signs and the operator's notices before you launch. Stay well away from dams, spillways and outlet structures. You paddle at your own risk.
Nearby on the list
Straight-line distance between the lakes, not driving distance.
Questions about Stephen Foster Lake
Where do I put in at Stephen Foster Lake?
Stephen Foster Lake has one listed put-in: Mt. Pisgah State Park. Mt. Pisgah State Park is at 41.80680, -76.66031 with paved ramp, pier, dock; parking: 10 spaces or more.
Are motorboats allowed on Stephen Foster Lake?
Quiet water: paddle craft and electric-motor boats only. As listed by the state park's boating page, checked Oct 2026.
Do I need a launch permit at Stephen Foster Lake?
Yes, at the state park launch: a Pennsylvania boat registration or a PFBC or State Parks launch permit is required.
Source: PFBC, “Registration vs. Launch Permit”, checked 4 Oct 2026.
How big is Stephen Foster Lake?
75 acres, as listed by the state park's boating page.
Sources
- DCNR park boating page — checked Oct 4, 2026
- USACE National Inventory of Dams (Stephen Foster, PA00906) — checked Oct 4, 2026
- Fish and Boat Commission access map — checked Oct 4, 2026
- USGS National Hydrography Dataset — checked Oct 4, 2026
Every fact on this page comes from these public sources. Posted signs and official notices always control.
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